Dr. Lena Palmer, MD

Dr. Lena Palmer, MD is a gastroenterology doctor who practices in Maywood, IL. She is 39 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Edward Hospital and Health Services and Loyola University Medical Center.

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Dr. Palmer's Experience

Dr. Palmer's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine

No malpractice claims found

No sanctions found

No board actions found

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Specialties

Gastroenterology

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Board Certifications

Why it matters: Dr. Palmer's Board Certifications

Gastroenterology

Accredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*

Internal Medicine

Accredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*

* This information is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database compilation owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Copyright 2017 American Board of Medical Specialties. All rights reserved.

Board Certifications

Why It Matters: Dr. Palmer's Board Certifications

Board certification should be one of your top considerations when choosing a doctor. Board certification is an official recognition given to doctors who have met specific requirements set by national medical specialty boards in the United States.

Board certification indicates that a doctor is highly qualified in the medical field in which he or she practices. A board-certified doctor is more likely than a non-board-certified doctor to have the most current skills and knowledge about how to treat your medical condition.

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Conditions Treated

Abdominal Disorders

Abdominal Pain

Anal Prolapse

Anal or Rectal Pain

Anemia

Autoimmune Diseases

Barrett's Esophagus

Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System

Benign Tumor

Blood Disorders

Cancer

Celiac Disease

Cholecystitis and Gallstones

Cirrhosis

Colorectal Cancer

Constipation

Copper Metabolism Disorders

Crohn's Disease

Dehydration

Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia

Diarrhea

Diverticulitis, Intestinal

Diverticulosis, Intestinal

Duodenal Ulcer

Duodenitis

Dysphagia

Enteritis

Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal Diseases

Esophageal Diverticulum

Esophageal Ulcer

Esophageal Varices

Esophagitis

Gallstones

Gas-Bloat Syndrome

Gastric Ulcer

Gastritis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Gastrointestinal Malabsorption

Gastrojejunal Ulcer

Gastroparesis

Heartburn

Hemorrhoids

Hernia

Ileus

Indigestion

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Intestinal Abscess

Intestinal Obstruction

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Lactose Intolerance

Liver Damage from Alcohol

Malnutrition

Megacolon

Nausea

Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-Neonatal Jaundice

Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis

Pancreatitis

Peptic Ulcer

Pouchitis

Pyloric Stenosis

Reflux Esophagitis

Stomach Cancer

Stomach Diseases

Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer

Ulcer

Ulcerative Colitis

Unexplained Weight Loss

Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines

Viral Enteritis

Vomiting Disorders

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Procedures

Anoscopy

Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy

Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)

Gastroenterology Procedures

Manometry

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0 Malpractice Claims

What is medical malpractice?

No malpractice history found for Illinois.

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What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.

If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.

How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?

Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.

For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?

Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.

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What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

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What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.

How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?

Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?

Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.

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What are board actions?

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

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What are board actions?

Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.

Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.

If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.

How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?

Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?

Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

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Awards & Recognition

What is a recognized doctor?

Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.

Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.

Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.

Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.

We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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